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s would start this hour with breaking news fromtie where the first results from the parliamentarily with a little 67% of the vote counted, this is how the results look so far. the arc party are ahead with 43.9%. the main opposition chp party there, with 24%. the mhp about 17%. crucially, it looks like the kurdish hdp are on course for parliamentary seats for the first time. now, we have correspondents around turkey to bring us the latest on this outside of the head quarters of erdowan's arc party and bernard smith is with

the kurdish htp. let's start with jamal. jamal, looking at the numbers, how confident are the arkansas party they are on course for the big win they have been aiming for? >> well i will tell you something i have just come out from that building behind me. they are a bit edgy inside. the officials who are closely monitoring the big screen of all of the different considerancies across turkey and trying to count every little detail here maybe things route now aren't looking as optimistic as they would have opened hor. as you say, there are applying results, sizeable votes that haven't encountered. the big metropolises are still not confirmed, they are going to still be the main party in turkley with they trust the threshold of being able to be a single party that ruled the party is looking slightly in doubt with these results, but

like i say i have to stress they are still preliminary results. there was never any doubt that they would have that single party majority leading up to the end. they are going to hope those exit polls that had predicted we would at least have that majority rule turn out to be true. now amin is there some thought going down there as to the possibility of a co ald list and what that might look like if the arc party don't get the sort of super majority they hoped for or the overall majority? >> reporter: they vent reached that point yet. i think there is a bit of shock. this is the first time expat voters are allowed to vote. i think over a million or two million people ofin europe and other places have voted. and, therefore, that's why maybe the numbers have been a defendant bit more difficult to

predict. that's why there could be some curve balls thrown at they will. we haven't reached the point where they have discussed anything like that. all indications thatare that they will cross that but maybe, some people would say maybe a good thing for turkish politics to enter a coalition because that might allow for an increased sense of polarization increasing over the past few years to come together. like i say earlier, however, there are a lot of supporters and the ex parts are beginning to gather. usually this takes place on the evening in an action like the past few years in this area filled with thousands of supporters so the supporters are optimistic. we will wait and find out in the coming hours how things will pan out. >> all right. let's think jamal outside of the arc party headquarters in ankar. we will pass over to salif in front of the chp party, the main

opposition party. as the numbers trickle in what's the move like there amongst the chp party? >> reporter: they are a bit excited for the news coming that the ruling party has lost some of its popularity according to the latest figures n terms of their own figures, they are now reached over 24% less than 25%. the same not much different from whan what they have done in the past. so in terms of them gaining more popularity that never happened yet they are excited. the news is coming in it has lost some voters among members of the chp that if the results stay the same they could be for

them if they go into an alliance with other parties, daniel . >> all right. interesting, i am sure we are going to talk about this some more. for now, thanks so much. continue shuffling around the country on this. we will go to bernard smith. he is live for us from the southeast. the albakr and as i said the only preliminary indications, already i understand people behind you are very happy with what the ruts are pointing to so far, bernard. >> reporter: yes. behind me very leafed excited and supporters of the htpa noisy outside the hdtp head wars the hdp is left over 10 percent threshold which gets the rep convenientation in parliament. in the moment at about 111/2 %, that means anything between 50 to 75 seats. so a huge gamble that was taken

by the hdp under it's leader to stand with the party for the first time has paid off. the signifcancer of this is that you now have a majority curb issued party representing a national level in a turkish parliament for the first time in the history of this country. a significant result. if you imagine this party banned to outlaw terrorist groups. during campaignthe camthely campaign they have played down the association but played up the peace and appeal to non-kurds and working class locals and minority voters. >> strategy seems to have paid off for the hdp it's net often a party gets around 10 percent. these are early preliminary numbers and people are so happy.

tell us why. tell us what sort of power this maym give the hdp if these numbers hold through. what sort of power does that give them to be the king makers or upsetters? >> personally a mixture of happiness and relief because if the hdp hadn't got over that 10 percent, they wouldn't have had one single representative in power. and that could have been very lee stabilizeing. but fortie. they have gone over 10 percent there is relief. it also gives the hdp a lot of leverage more leverage in kurdish piece negotiations. they have been stalled. now the hdp were the national rep presentation can push for more from the peace negotiations. for example, the hdp wants more -- more government involved to local authorities not just

kurdish regions but others in turkey. they could push for that for example they want the kurds to be allowed to be educated in their native kurdish language in public school. they could push harder for that. bernard smith there, with fire works celebrating behind him. thanks for that. ♪ now the saudi-led coalition airstrikes have head the army headquarters in sanaa the houthi-rebel controlled news agency says at least 100 pierce were wounded. thebasies used by soldiers loyal to former president and his houthi alleys, other airstrikes targeted military physicians petitions where troops were stationed. earlier, the u.n. special envoy to yemen, issue mayel told us why he is off the mystic about

u.n. u.n.-brokered talks due to be held next week in geneva did he have issue. >> as we have said from day one there is only one solution a 350e6s solution. we believe the only way to get this war stopped is by coming around the table, agreeing on a cease-fire and then agreeing on discussion what you have been describing from day one as starting in the city and the national dialogue and the outcomes and the solution. i have been clear on this from day one. welcome together. it's what makes us very optimistic s when they come together they will be able to find definitely a solution to this. >> what we have seen until now is two positions. one side in the howe and the posala saying we need a

cease-fire. from the other side we don't go to any discussions. so what we are seeing let's go to geneva. and have a package on which we have a cease-fire on which we have an agreement already on the withdrawal, which is one of the biggest elements which will ensure the government and the 16th and then have it. i can't tell you the security council member outlined this we need it. i am repeating it the power struggles between the houthis and the government in ex ielt are destroying yemen's economy. small businesses are shutting down. the lack of imports and lack of jobs are making life hard for millions. a report. >> reporter: the simple process of making bread is becoming difficult in sanaa. small backary own certain

struggling. it's estimated more than half of the bakeries have shut down due to a shortage of fuel and flour. a basic staple becoming a rare commodity. a kilo of flour has gone to $0.60. prices have gone up across the board because of inexecute. that's hurting small businesses like this bakery it's expensive. even price of gas is higher. the shortage of fresh cold water is one of the difficulties we face. above all, the workers pitts are down. it can cost up to 7$7 and a half dollars per liter. that's fueling a black market in yemen many sell it for a higher

price. the obvious sense of fuel and power. no state. a total vacuum. second, citizenship purchasing power has decreased substantially. >> for months a saudi-led air campaign hit sanaa. the conflict has really continued since last year and the houthis took over the capitol. basic services have been suspended. prices have skyrocketed due to the fighting. some has come through. the sdmrun says 80% of those need aid to survive. what was once bustling streets are mostly empty. many shutters have been closed. >> many of the big shopping centers where hundreds of

workers are employed have been shot down. how would those families earn a living? >> that's the question none of the warring sides are willing to answer. it's not just the dead and the injured in the fighting. yemen's war has certain tys tone on everyone in the country. obama binjavi. >> still ahead, a crucial call for help. iraq's prime minister takes his concerns to the g7 summit in germany. and put to the test: the women making strides in the u.s.

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only on al jazeera america. welcome back. let's recap some of the head lines here on al jazeera now. initial results in the elections are showing the ruling arc party but senior officials close to the party say it must be forced to form a minority government. saudi higher led airstrikes have hit the capitol. the envoy to yemen says he is optimistic about upcocoming piece talks in geneva leaders of several even are meeting in germany. british prime minister david cameron has called for a united front against what he says is russian-backed aggression in ukraine. leaders are discussing the greek economy and climate change. dominic reports. >> reporter: spring sunshine lights up a picture of bavarian

culture. this is the having of klune, transformed for one morning into a venue for two world leaders: germany's chancellor greeted the u.s. president and spoke the two countries' enduring friendship. >> despite some differences, the united states of america are our friends, our partners and such an importantpe with separate because it is in our common interest, because we want it and because we have shared values. i shared a sample of the food and drink this part of bavaria is renow,ed for. knight the good humor evident on both sides, these leaders do have some serious issues on their plates. >> we want an economy that creates grobz and opportunity maintaining a strong and prosperous european union, forging new trade partnerships across the atlantic standing up

to russian aggression in ukraine, banning threats from violent extremism to climate change. >> for the situation in ukraine is not the only flash point issue facing these world leaders. here at the summit. also high on their agenda is the potential of what's called grecess where greece may be forced out of the euro zone for failing to pay debts. the president has stern words for the greek government over what he called it's unfulfilled promises of reform. >> i don't have a personal problem. he was my friend and is my friend and my friendship, you know, in order to maintain it has to share some minimal risk. >> while ukraine and greece have been at the forefront of the talks on sunday. dealing with the islamic state in iraq in the levant is

schedules scheduled for monday's dlifshingsz. angela americaermerkel is pushing for an agreement on how to work with the ebola outbreak in vestwestern africa and dealing with climate change. iraqi forces backed by shiia fighters have been battling around the capitol. joint forces have recaptured parts of the northern refinery according to an iraqi military spokesperson. the town is strategically significant. it lies on the road to mosul, iraqi's second largest city held by isil. to meet with the u.s. president barack obama to discuss the battle. it's a crucial opportunity to ask for extra help. imran khan reports from baghdad. not only a country at war. a country in economic crisis.

a slump in oil prices has left iraq with a magic deficit which could be around $22,000,000,000. aid agencies are warning they are running out of money. add the cost of the war and iraq finds itself in trouble. prime minister abadi has said the lack of international support is a failure and wants world leaders to step up. >> what iraq is looking for is strengthening military aid stepping up coalition airstrikes and helping iraq reconstruct. rooms in iraq training and equipping government forces. it sent 2,000 anti-tank noilsz help curtail isil's use for car bombing. twreejsz the u.s. and iraq have been trainedstrained of late. the u.s. defense secretary accused the iraqi army of not

having the win to -- will to fit. some iraqis say that's not fair. iraq is in debt. they need more support to kill isil financing. it needs the g7 to support iraq financially and bridge a debt gap. >> the meeting between the prime minister and u.s. president barack obama in german is supposed to be a review of what's happening in iraq. this sideline meeting means little. what people are concerned with is rising food processes, electricity blackouts and security regular car bomb attacks in markets like this all have a big impact. the real question however, is how much can they help. baghdad. >> thousands of migrants hoping to make their way to europe have been picked up by naval ships

off of the coast of libya. these pictures are from a bit issue vessel which launched a mission to rescue 500 my grants on sunday britain's prime minister says the cause of the crisis needs to be addressed. hs boomer the royal navy flagship is there because we want to save lives. we don't walk a by. we are a country with a conscience. that's right. we need do more to stop these people leaving their countries in the first place. >> israel has launched airstrikes on gaza. it says it's in retaliation for recent iraq attacks no casualties have been reported. israel has closed the crossings into gaza. the separate property has upheld a sentence of 1028 yorz in jail

and 1 lashes. his wife says she was shocked by the decision. the judgment was handed down despite international criticism. he was charged with insulting islam after a site he founded was shut down when it criticized reledgeous police. >> the run-up to the election has been marred vie violence. the teachers' union tried to stop the vote from going ahead. an era of less violence better education, and increased pos parity. adam raney went to leon. find out what's at stake in the vote. >> the president won office three years ago promising to reform mexico and usher in an age of prosperity and security.

so far, people have seen little of either. >> despite reforms in education in sectors like oil and tell commune kashingsz poverty remains deep-rooted. massacres involving security forces and corruption scandals have made pine netta the most unpopular president in 20 years. against this backdrop mid-term elections, a referendum of sorts on the president is the first time independent candidates have been allowed to run. the results can show traditional parties have lost their strange hold on an electorate. >> it sends a clearcut message that society is fed up with corruption? >> it would do wonder for the economy mention close has success companies. plants pump out products for export mainly to the united states. >> this has long ben one of the

main engines in mexico. business leaders say the country has never met its full potential. they hope after thisly some consensus can be reached that will push the economy forward. >> this plant's owner says reforms alone aren't enough. we needed to make sure some of the reforms become value. we need to make sure we implement them and create value out of those reforms. it's not enough to just change the law. they get implemented. the ruling party winning the most secrets in congress. if it's expected t could lead to a weakening of the co add list. it could be whether they stay or

fall. campaigning has not been without violence. several candidates have been killed. dozens of others attacked. there is a growing movement led by ballot-burning teachers calling for a boycott of the election. the government is unable hold thely in parts of the country, it will be seen as a mainly failure. a failure that the president and his president could do without. adam raney, al jazeera, northern leon mexico. in the u.s. all branch of the military are no longer being restricted to just men. there is a training center in california where women's strength and fitness is being tested alongside men's for combat missions. kristen saloomey went to take a look. >> reporter: it's a long way to the top: jack mandine is part

of the task force, experiment in gender integration. 60 omareens, male and female train side-by-side for combat roles never before open to women. >> absolutely exciting. i love dying with this. still, she admits it hasn't been easy. >> the hardest part had to be b we arrived, with those who had not even seen a woman in the military. >> we are in the dessert >>ed with over 11 pounds. i was carrying body weight close to 5 miles now carrying about 75 pounds every other day for a total of six miles. your body never really gets that chance to recover. >> for eight months, these marines have been training in a variety of gruelling environments, the desert the ocean and now the mountains. at these altitudes, breathing can be hard. the most task becomes more

difficult. >> on every march, heart monitors require vital data after marines are asked to record how they are feeling. information collected will set gender neutral standards. >> we have found through looking at these that all of the marines who were out here are capable of performing at thattask. we are trying to determine to what level. we get to see what kind of person thrives in this environment, and what do they look like from a physical standpoint? what is their height weight lean body mass. >> hard to, to measure on what refer to as unit cohesion. in this group they have gained an urging respect. >> when i look at somebody over my shoulder might be a little sma smaller and they keep pushing, i know what i am here to do and i keep pushing on. >> it will be presented to the come manned ante of the marines.

women say they will push on to prove they are not only willing but able to serve access. >> more on that story if you head over to the website, al jazeera.com. watching hello, i'll richard gizbert, and you are at the "the listening post".